It's not easy being green. Just ask Hal Jordan and John Stewart as they try and crack a mysterious case together in upcoming DCU series Lanterns.
If True Detective-meets-comic-book-caper sounds up your (cosmic) alley, then you also probably want to know when Lanterns episode 1 is dropping. In an age of different streaming services, inconsistent release times, and questioning whether shows will be dropped all at once, it can be tricky to navigate.
But worry not. We're here to shine a beacon of light on all the key Lanterns streaming info, including the episode 1 release date and time in the US and UK, episode count, full release schedule, and more.
While we wait for the premiere episode, be sure to check out all the latest on Superman sequel Man of Tomorrow, plus a glance ahead at the rest of DCU Chapter One.
Lanterns episode 1 release date: what time is it streaming on HBO and NOW TV?
Lanterns episode 1 is released on August 16 at 9:00 PM Eastern (6:00 PM Pacific) on HBO and HBO Max.
Over in the UK, the Lanterns premiere is available from August 17 at 2:00 AM BST on HBO Max, Sky Atlantic, or NOW TV.
For what that means in your region, please use the time zone converter.
Lanterns release schedule: when are new episodes out?
Lanterns may fall under the DCU umbrella, but it's also in the prestige HBO Sunday slot. That means we're only getting one episode a week from now until October, same time, same place every single week. Simple.
The full Lanterns release schedule is below:
- Lanterns episode 1: August 16 (US)/August 17 (UK)
- Lanterns episode 2: August 23 (US)/August 24 (UK)
- Lanterns episode 3: August 30 (US)/August 31 (UK)
- Lanterns episode 4: September 6 (US)/September 7 (UK)
- Lanterns episode 5: September 13 (US)/September 14 (UK)
- Lanterns episode 6: September 20 (US)/September 21 (UK)
- Lanterns episode 7: September 27 (US)/September 28 (UK)
- Lanterns episode 8: October 4 (US)/October 5 (UK)
Where to watch Lanterns and episode count
Lanterns is available on HBO and HBO Max in the US. In the UK, you have even more options: HBO Max (which has now launched in the country), NOW TV, and Sky Atlantic are your streaming destinations for new episodes of Lanterns.
Lanterns is eight episodes long, matching most of HBO's recent shorter output. Fun fact: it's been almost 15 years since the last HBO season had 12 or more episodes.
Is Lanterns in the DCU?
Yes, it is! James Gunn and Peter Safran's DCU began with Creature Commandos, Superman, Peacemaker, and Supergirl. Lanterns is next up, though we anticipate John Stewart's story will continue in next year's Man of Tomorrow movie now that Aaron Pierre has been confirmed to join that cast.
For more, here's the skinny on how to watch DC movies in order.
